Mississippi

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The Mississippi River (IA)

Great River Road

Throughout history, the Mississippi River influenced many lives: the Dakota, Chippewa and Hopewell cultures; early French voyagers; African-Americans seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad; and many more. Through its charming river towns and metropolitan cities, historic sites and cultural artifacts, today's Great River Road still links resources, people and history.

Bridge over the Mississippi River (MS)

Lower Mississippi Great River Road (part of Great River Road)

This one-hundred-mile-plus route paralleling the Mississippi River is a virtual diary of American history, capturing multiple sites of historical significance. It tells the story of Antebellum America, the Civil War, and its aftermath. Without these legacies, we could not truly appreciate the tragedies and triumphs that created our nation.

Parkway Seen From Bulter Ridge

Natchez Trace Parkway

Native Americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders, government officials and soldiers all moved across this trail, creating a vital link between the Mississippi Territory and the fledgling United States. Pass through forests, cypress swamps and farmland to meander through the rock-studded hills of Tennessee, cotton fields in Alabama, and Mississippi's marshes.

Other Byways in Mississippi

As a service, we strive to include information on all byways or backways in Mississippi on this website. This list may be incomplete or contain byways that overlap.

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